Financial Assistance
The cost of living has been steadily increasing, which in turn has put pressure on many household incomes. With fuel, food and utilities now more expensive than before, many of us might be feeling strained when it comes to making our money go further.
While the Fund can assist with queries you may have about your North East Scotland Pension Fund (NESPF) pension, we cannot offer personal financial advice. If you are struggling financially, there is expert support available through professional organisations, whatever age or stage of life you are at:
- Cost of Living Support Scotland website can be a good starting point if you are looking for debt and money advice. This website can offer help for households and point you in the right direction for support with food, fuel, bills and benefits. For more information click here.
- MoneyHelper combines the support and services of three government-backed financial guidance providers: the Money Advice Service, the Pensions Advisory Service and Pension Wise. MoneyHelper can offer money and pensions guidance, provide you with free tools and signpost you to further assistance. Visit here for more information.
- Citizens Advice is Scotland’s leading advice charity and can help with queries about debt, benefits, employment, housing and consumer issues like energy bills. Citizens Advice can offer free, independent and impartial advice to anyone who needs it. For more information visit the Citizens Advice website.
- Age Scotland is a Scottish charity for older people over the age of 50, providing information on a range of topics from energy bills to benefits that you may be entitled to. For more information view here.
- Depending on the area where you live, your local council or employer may also be able to signpost you to further information and assistance.
